Resources

Why Do Old Paintings Look Dark?

Antique oil paintings often appear dark, yellowed or dull, but this isn’t...

American Landscape Paintings: History, Restoration & How to Preserve Your Artwork

Landscape paintings have always held a special place in American art. From...

Can Fire Damaged Art Be Saved?

When a fire breaks out, even if the flames never reach your...

How Long Does Painting Restoration Take? A Professional Art Conservation Guide

Restoring a painting is a careful balance of science, skill and artistic...

Winter-Proof Your Art: How to Protect Paintings, Paper & Ceramics at Home

As cooler weather moves in across the United States, from damp Pacific...

Caring for our Ancestors: Protect Family Portraits

Oil paintings can be passed down from generation to generation, stretching as...

Famous Artists From the United States (Part Two)

The story of American art continues today with dynamic sculptures and contemporary...

Famous Artists From the United States (Part One)

Painters, sculptors, print makers and many more make up the history of...

Don’t Try This At Home: How To Avoid Art Restoration Disasters

Superglue, Bleach, Tape… all alarming words when we hear about damaged artwork....

50 American Art Facts

Our list of American history facts is a great starting point for...

Charger plates: the history and restoration of antique tableware

Fine dining often calls for a luxurious table setting. One of the...

Sipping in style: tea caddy restoration, history and preservation

In the mid 17th century, tea drinking was popularised in England by...

Gleaming gouache: the history, care and restoration of gouache on paper

Dating back hundreds of years, gouache is often seen as a more...

Valuable vessels: the history, value and restoration of ceramic vases

Whether it is made of fine porcelain or rough terracotta, a vase...

Auspicious characters: the meaning of animals in Chinese art

Animal forms have influenced visual cultures for thousands of years. Whether they...

Treasured playmates: the history, care and restoration of soft toys

The sentimental nature of childhood heirlooms makes them a popular guest in...

Romanov opulence: the history, value and restoration of Fabergé Eggs

Some of the most unusual items to enter our conservation studio are...

Icon panels: preserving and restoring traditional orthodox art

In terms of art history, panels are often significantly antique - this...

Documenting D-Day: preserving Second World War artefacts

Thursday 6th June 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of Allied Forces conducting...

The Army and Navy Club: restoring the faces military history

Our team is often called out to specialist projects that require treatment...